Rockford University: Review & Facts

Rockford University is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,305 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1847 and is one of the 8 colleges located in Rockford, Illinois.

Academic Offerings

MajorsOffered

42

Rockford University will give you the opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree or master's degree.

Rockford University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 42 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Management, Business, Nursing, and Biology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see prorgam Ratings versus other colleges.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention

61%

The student retention rate at Rockford University is relatively low at 61% (below Illinois average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Rockford University is low: 44%.

Student to faculty ratio at Rockford University is good - 9:1. Read more details on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Tuition and fees per year

$26,400

Average tuition price is very high - $26,300 a year. The additional fees at Rockford University (not included in tuition costs) are nearly $100; this comes to a total of $26,400 per year.

Read the details about Rockford University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelyhood of repayning them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

AcceptanceRate

40%

According to government data, 1,455 applications were submitted and 584 were accepted; so it is pretty hard to be accepted at this school.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants test score info at Rockford University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

DormatoryAnnual Price

$4,100

Rockford University offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Rockford University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and to find a full-time job upon graduation.

SafetyGrade

C+

Rockford University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 500 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low: around $4,100 annually.

Army ROTC programs are available at Rockford University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTCAvailable

Yes

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Rockford University seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

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